Today Sega had news to share about the upcoming Sakura Wars, that was recently released in Japan as Shin Sakura Taisen.
First of all, we get a new trailer and screenshots focusing on the ability to engage in relationships with the heroines of the game.
This is handled via the LIPS system, which lets you communicate with the ladies with timing being a relevant factor alongside the choices you make.
You can check out the assets below.
The second relevant piece of news is about the editions thet will be released for the game. The physicsl Launch Edition has been updated with the addition of the Theater Costume Add-on Bundle DLC as a bonus.
On the other hand, grabbing the digital standard edition on the PlayStation Store will net you the Imperial Combat Revue PS4 Dynamic Theme and the Neko Ears Add-on Bundle.
On top of that, we get word of a Digital Deluxe Edition including the following on top of the contents of the tandard edition:
- Legacy of Love Add-on Bundle: a pack of costumes and background music (BGM) paying tribute to:
- The Flower Division of the Imperial Combat Revue (Sakura Wars 1, Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die)
- The Flower Division of the Paris Combat Revue (Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning?)
- The Star Division of the New York Combat Revue (Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love)
- Charming Accessories Add-on Bundle, which includes
- Glasses Bundle
- Dog Tail Accessory Bundle
- Angel Accessory Bundle
- Swimsuit DLC Bundle
Sakura Wars is already available in Japan and it will launch in the west on April 28, 2020, exclusively for PS4.
If you want to see more about the game, can also check out the latest English trailer, some gameplay showing Claris in action, another trailer, the previous gameplay and more trailers, more screenshots, the first trailer of the character design series featuring Bleach creator Tite Kubo, the previous gallery of screenshots, the one before, another batch of images focusing on romance, another reveal with two new characters and videos, and the beautiful anime opening cutscene,
We also have a music video dedicated to Sakura, one featuring Hatsuho one focusing on Elise, one showcasing Lancelot, one featuring Anastasia Palma, another starring Huang Yui, one showing Claris, more trailers, the latest gameplay, latest gallery of screenshots, another gallery, the previous gameplay reveal, another one, and an earlier gallery of screenshots and art.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Sakura Wars series, you should take a look at my dedicated article explaining what it’s all about and why you should care.
